In order for elementary students to improve their problem solving skills, they need to grow in their logical thinking, …
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Open Ended Math Questions and Problems for Elementary Students
Does your current math instruction involve only situations where there is one answer? Are students expected to …
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Using Hands On Math Experiences to Build Conceptual Understanding
Hands on math experiences offer students unique learning opportunities that paper and pencil tasks simply just …
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10 Tips for Stress-Free Standardized Testing
Standardized testing in elementary schools has become the norm, and while we can’t completely take away the stress and …
Math Journal Ideas for Elementary Teachers (Grades 1-5)
Integrating writing and math is critical in twenty-first century classrooms. Elementary students not only need to be …
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Math Sorting Activity Ideas for 1st, 2nd and 3rd Grade Teachers
You might think that math sorting activities are just for kindergarten students, but they are actually a very powerful …
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How to Solve Word Problems: Strategies for Elementary Teachers
We know that teaching elementary students how to solve word problems is important for math concept and skill …
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How to Teach Subtraction
Not only do elementary students need to have a strong conceptual understanding of subtraction, they also mustbe …
How to Teach Skip Counting
According to the Common Core, second grade students need to be able to skip count by 5s, 10s, and 100s by the end of the …
The Importance of Spiral Review for Effective Student Learning
SCREEEEEEEECH!!! That’s the sound heard in many classrooms as teachers are forced to hit the brakes on teaching engaging …
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How to Teach Addition Facts
Addition is one of those math skills that students need throughout their formal education and life beyond school. By …
How to Teach Place Value
Place value understanding is the core of math. If students do not have a strong conceptual understanding of it, then …
